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June 16, 2023

Summer Safety for Children in Onslow County 

With rumors of a hot summer ahead, families in Onslow County should be prepared for keeping children safe from heat exhaustion, excessive sun exposure, and some […]
June 14, 2023

Guest Post: Advocacy for Youth Mental Health Requires Community Effort

This post is part of a partnership with Elijah Lee, a teen community activist and public speaker, for his insight on the state of youth mental […]
June 9, 2023

An Intro to Foundations for Resilience

Last fall, One Place launched Foundations for Resilience, an exciting program designed to support local nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Onslow County region and beyond.  […]
May 26, 2023

What’s Evidence-Based Curriculum and Why Does It Matter?

If you’ve been searching for preschools or early childhood education programs for your child, you might have come across a term called “evidence-based curriculum” or “research-based […]
May 5, 2023

Safe Kids Coalition in Onslow County and How You Can Get Involved

Every year, children across the country are injured from preventable events. Safe Kids is a national organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, providing educational […]
May 3, 2023

Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2023 Edition! 

Onslow County is home to a number of enjoyable and educational summer camps for children and teens. Although it may feel like summer is still far […]
April 14, 2023

What is a Forensic Interview? 

For more than 13 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced […]
April 7, 2023

Week of the Young Child-Family Friday

It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through […]
March 31, 2023

Week of the Young Child 2023: How to Celebrate in North Carolina

It’s Week of the Young Child from April 1st through the 7th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at […]
March 24, 2023

Free (and Low Cost) Spring Break Staycation Ideas

With the winter blues fading away and spring break plans on the horizon, we’ve prepared a list of some of our favorite ways to spend the […]
March 17, 2023

Unpacking the Differences Between NC Pre-K, Three School, Early Head Start, and Child Care

Did you know there are a number of no cost, state-funded programs in North Carolina designed to support your child’s early education? While many may think […]
March 10, 2023

Why Reading With Your Child Matters

Reading creates a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong success—particularly during the first five years of their lives. Children who have the most opportunity to interact […]
February 24, 2023

The Triple P Parenting Program, Explained

What’s Triple P? If you live in North Carolina, Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a free online program designed to help parents develop skills, strategies, […]
February 10, 2023

Hardison Offers Respected Voice in Defense of Onslow’s Children

Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
January 27, 2023

Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations 

Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]
January 20, 2023

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and Why It Matters 

Whether you’re moving to Onslow County for the first time or you’re weighing your options for your child, the process of finding a high-quality child care […]
January 6, 2023

Update: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Early Childhood Education

More than a year ago, the White House announced the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization program, a federal aid package designed to enable more […]
December 30, 2022

End of Year Blog Recap: 2022

As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since […]
December 9, 2022

Navy Respite Care in Onslow County

Taking care of a child with special needs can be a full-time job and require additional support. If you are a Navy family in Onslow County […]
November 11, 2022

Military Family Blog Roundup

November is designated as National Military Family Appreciation Month. It is when the country honors military families, acknowledging the sacrifices they make while supporting their servicemen […]
November 4, 2022

Get to Know Your 3-Year-Old 

As your child grows and matures, you’re likely noticing several new changes in their behavior. At 3 years old, your preschooler is beginning to understand their […]